Derby County host Ipswich in an intriguing East Midlands clash as both sides aim to consolidate their Championship positions. As both sides look sharp up front, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Rams arrive in impressive form, having crushed Bristol City 5-0 at the weekend, and are unbeaten in three of their last five. At home, the Rams score 2.4 goals per game and have kept 20% clean sheets, highlighting both attacking potency and occasional defensive vulnerability. No fresh injury concerns further strengthen their squad.
Ipswich come into the derby after a 1-1 draw with Preston, maintaining strong recent form with four wins in their last five. The Tractor Boys are formidable at home (83% win rate), but their away form is patchy, scoring just 1 goal per game on average. Ipswich concede only 1 goal per game overall, making them tough to break down. BTTS has occurred in 60% of their games, suggesting a potentially open encounter. Nunez, Philogene, and Townsend all remain in Ipswich’s recovery room.
H2H trends show Derby have struggled historically against Ipswich, winning only 28% of past 25 meetings, while Ipswich have taken 52% of wins. As both sides score and concede regularly, we are tempted to place our bets on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 1.5 goals.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 7 February 2026 at 12:31.
What is our Derby vs Ipswich prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Derby 1 - 1 Ipswich
Derby vs Ipswich Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Anis Mehmeti @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Anis Mehmeti @ 550 Odds
- To be booked: David Ozoh @ 210 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Derby +1 @ -236 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -125 Odds
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View OfferDerby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdw | 1.50 |
| Home | dwlld | 1.00 |
| Away | dlwww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.40 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.12 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.53 | 1.44 |
Ipswich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwld | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwwd | 2.67 |
| Away | ldwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.83 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.17 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.67 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.84 | 2.02 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.11 | 0.93 | 1.38 |
Derby vs Ipswich Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Derby (28%)
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Ipswich (52%)
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